Jake Allen had a lot to say about his withdrawal during the last Canadiens' game
During Tuesday night's game against the Lightning, Jake Allen and the entire team didn't show up in the first period. However, Martin St-Louis's men seemed fired up, playing against an opponent that had fought a tough battle in Toronto the night before.
After the fourth goal, Allen was replaced by Samuel Montembeault, and it worked. The Habs got back into the game but ultimately lost 5-3.
The four goals can't all be attributed solely to Jake Allen; the entire team needed to play better in front of him. However, changing the goaltender is a way to try to spark a turnaround, and clearly, Allen is aware of that.
When asked about his removal in the first period, the goalie had some very insightful comments, reminiscent of the greatest leaders:
Jake Allen on if it's awkward getting pulled from a game: "no, you sit right down and you support your team right away. I'm not a believer of guys going to the locker room - I hate seeing that - you sit your butt on the bench where you deserve to be...."
- Jake Allen, via Priyanta Emrith
It's true that seeing a goalie storm off to the locker room or sulk on the bench doesn't present a positive image of team spirit. Kudos to Jake for his leadership and these comments. Many other athletes could take a page from his book.
POLL |
In your opinion, will Jake Allen bounce back from this poor performance? |
Yes | 325 | 90 % |
No | 36 | 10 % |
Liste des sondages |
|
3 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Very bad news for the Canadiens: official update on Michael Matheson |
|
3 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Former goaltender Jonathan Bernier sells his cottage for $9 million in Saint-Hippolyte |
|
6 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Justin Barron's turn to surprise everyone by speaking French |
|
7 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Joel Edmundston will not face the Canadiens and suddenly leaves the Kings |
|
9 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Rumor: Ivan Demidov rejects three contract offers from SKA |
|
11 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Two great pieces of news with the return of Kirby Dach and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard |
|
12 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Patrik Laine and Jordan Leigh are in their new home |
|
13 hours ago | By Greg Wilson Kent Hughes could be considered a genius again thanks to the Flames |